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NORMALISING AND REJUVENATING
WOMEN HEALTH THROUGH
SUTIKAPARICHARANA: A CRITICAL
REVIEW
1Dr. Prasanna. V.N, 2 Dr. Sujata Kadam, 3 Dr. Amal Rose. K R.
1PhD Scholar, 1Professor and HOD .
2Professor and HOD .
3Asst. Professor.
1Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
1Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala
Abstract A woman is called as Sutika after delivery following expulsion of placenta. In
Ayurveda the postnatal phase is named as ‘Sutika Kala’ .After delivery the woman
become emaciated and have shunyashareera because of garbhavriddhi,
shithilasarvashariradhatu, pravahanavedana, kleda- rakta-nisruti and agnimandyawhich
will lead to vatakopa and dhatukshaya and hence extra care to be given to prevent
complication during this period.Sutikaparicharana is helpful in achieving the following
objectives such as alleviation of vatadosha (vatasamaka ),improving agni (deepana and
pacana),cleansing garbhasaya (garbhasayashodaka),improving breast milk
(sthanyavardhaka), rejuvenation of reproductive organs and entire body (yoni
punarnaveekarana and bruhmana) and replenishment of dhatus (dhatu vardhaka).
Key words : Suthika,suthikaparicharya, Vatasamana
Introduction The most happiest moment in a woman’s life is pregnancy and child birth. She has undergone
severe physical and mental stress during this period. Hence she becomes extremely debilitated
physically and mentally after the process of normal labour. The women who had undergone the stress
and strain of the labour needs some time to recover completely. Ayurveda gives utmost importance for
the care of mother at every phase of her life specially when it comes to antenatal care and postnatal
care.Sutikaparicharya is well described by our Ancient Ayurvedic acharyas in their respective
Samhitas. To regain the normalcy proper paricharana after delivery is essential. Now a days this is
lacking which leads to so many health problems to the woman during post natal period and there after.
Health of mother in sutikavastha or sutikakala is more important and sutika must be given attention to
prevent many complications during that period. So, care of a mother during sutikakala is equally
important to the care before pregnancy, for safe motherhood and healthy childhood.Ayurveda gives
much importance to the health of the woman ie the health of the woman is protected at every means
and it will in turn protect the health of the whole family.1Even after birth, the child is dependent on the
mother, there by increasing her responsibility to nourish herself as well as nurturing the child too.
Though this is not a stage of illness. But to regain, normalise and maintain the health, post partum care
is essential. In this context sutikaparicharana assumes much social importance also.
Sutika A woman is called as sutika after delivery following expulsion of placenta.2The termsutika is
derived from the word 'Prasuta' (mother following delivery).
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Sootika kala In Ayurveda the postnatal phase is named as ‘Sutika Kala’ and this period begins immediately
after the expulsion of placenta.There are different opinions about the duration of this period, which
ranges from six weeks to six months and some opined that it lasts until the re-establishment of
menstrual cycle.2 The differences in opinion may be due to the time taken to normalise the anatomical
and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and labour.Anatomical changes occurs to the
reproductive organs during pregnancy and it will take almost 6 weeks to revert back to the
prepregnant state . Physiological changes becomes normal with the establishment of menstruation.
Acaryas have given a opinion of 6months3 or 4months4 also which means anatomical and
physiological changes almost become normal along with establishment of normal endocrinology
during this time.
First menstruation after delivery The food she consumes is converted to ahararasa due to the action of jadaragni. In due course rasa
dhathu is derived from ahararasa. Rasa dhathu has two upadhathus . One is sthanya and other is
arthava.
“ररररररररररररररररररररररररर” 5
Part of ahararasa reaches the breast and is responsible for the formation of sthanya. Raktha is derived
from rasa dhathu due to the action of rasa dhathwagni and it is circulating in the whole body and
reaches the garbhasaya.This raktha is accumulated in garbhasaya, after replenishment of dhathu, this
accumulated raktha is discharged as menstrual blood.6
Sutika Paricharya • Inorder to bring the woman to her prepregnant state she needs to follow certain regimen. This is
composed of Ahara (Diet), Vihar (Lifestyle), Aushadi (Post natal visit and Medicines) andVichara(
mental activities)
• The sutikaparicharya helps in punarnavikarana of her body and helps to achieve dhathupushti.
Punarnaveekarana means revert back to prepregnant state. In modern science this is involution.
एवंहिगर्भवृद्धिक्षहितहिहिलसवभिरीरधातुप्रवािणवेदनाके्लदरक्तहनसु्रतहविेषिून्यिरीराच्चिुननभवीर्वहत।7
After delivery the woman become emaciated and have shunyashareera because of
garbhavriddhi, shithilasarvashariradhatu, pravahanavedana, kleda- rakta-nisruti and agnimandyawhich
will lead to Vatakopa and Dhatukshaya and hence extra care to be given to prevent complication
during this period.Suthikaparicharana is helpful in achieving the following objectives such as
alleviation of Vatadosha (Vatasamaka ), improving agni (deepana and pacana),cleansing garbhasaya
(garbhasayashodaka), improving breast milk(sthanyavardhaka),rejuvenation of reproductive organs
and entire body (yoni punarnaveekarana and bruhmana) and replenishment of dhatus (dhatu vardhaka).
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Suthikaparicharya according to various acaryas are tabulated as follows
Achary
a
Ahara/Oushadha Days Vihara
Caraka Snehapana&snehayavagu
mixed with
panchakolachurna
5-7days
1)Abhyanga
2) Udaravestana
3) Parisheka- ubhyata
kala8
Brimhana Krame
na
Susruth
a
Vataharaaushadhadravya
kwathapana&Ushnagudo
daka with
pippalydidravyas.
2 -3
days
1)Sarvangabalatailaabhy
anga
2)Parisheka with
vatahara -Bhadra-
darvyadidravyas9
Snehayavagu/ksheerayav
agu with
Vidarikandadravyas .
Jangalmamsa rasa, Yava,
Kola, Kulathayusha,
Shaliodanabhojana
3days
Vagbh
ata
Snehayogya- Snehapana-
mixed with
panchakolachurna
2)Ushnagudodaka with
panchakolachurna /
Vataharaaushadhitoyapa
na 3)Snehaayogya-
without sneha above
dravyas 4) Peya -
Purvoktadravyas
2-3days 1)Yoni abhyanga
&sarvadaihikaabhyanga
.
2)Sthanikaudaraabhyang
a - ghrita/taila.
3) Udaravestana.10
SnehaYavagu/
KsheeraYavagu with
vidaryadigana
4-7days
Jeevaniya, brihmaniya,
Madhuravarga siddha
hriddyaannapana
8-
12days
Mamsa rasa After
12 days
Kasyap
a
1) Mandapana
2)Hitabhojana
3) Snehapana
4)Snehayuktayavagupana
-pippali, nagara-
lavanarahitayavagu
3-5
days
5-7
days
1)Rakshoghnadravya
2) Ashwasana
3)Kukshi,Pristha,
Parshwaabhyangasamva
hana in nyubjashayana
4)Udarapidana
5)Udaravesthana
6)Ushnabalatailapuritach
armasana
Snehayuktayavagupana-
with lavana
7- 12
days
7) Yoniswedana-
priyangu etc
1)Kulathayusha
2)Jangalamamsa rasa
3)Grithabharishtashaka
12days
8)Ushnodakasnana
9) Vishranti
10) Dhupana- kustha,
guggulu etc. 11
Snehana, Swedana,
Ushnodakpacharam
1
Month
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Harita 1.Kwathapana - Lodhra,
arjunadidravya
2.Upavasa
1st day 1)Yoni purana
2) Abhyanga
3)Usnodakaswedana12
1) Guda,nagar,
haritakisevana
2)
Ushnakulathayushasevan
a
2nd
Day
PanchakolaYavagupana 3rd
Day
ChaturjatamishritaYavag
upana
4th Day
Shali, Shastikodana 5/ 10/
15 days
1. Vatasamana
Out of these first and important one is to alleviate Vata which can be achieved by following
procedures.
Abhyanga
अभ्यङ्गमाचरेहितं्य स जराश्रमवातिा ।13
Abhyanga given to sootika may be sthanika (udara or yoni) or sarvanga and should be
done especially with Bala taila which is Vatasamshamana, rasayana to mamsadhathu,
shramahara. Abhyanga tones up the pelvic floor, abdominal, back muscle, tissues and relieve
back pain. Abhyanga at lower back helps for proper drainage of lochia. Yoni Abhyanga tones
up vagina and perineum and prevents laxity and prolapse, alleviates pain and heals vaginal
and perineal wounds. Abhyanga snana should be done at least 45 days after deivery.
Snehapana
वातस्योिक्रमःसे्निसे्वदसंिोधनंमृदु।14
One of the main treatment of Vatadosha is snehana both internal and external use.
Udaraveshtana
वेष्टनंत्रासनंसेको....15
It prevents vitiation of Vatadosha by compressing hollow space produced after
expulsion of foetus. Abdomen should be tightly wrapped with long cotton cloth after bath. It
provides support to the back & abdomen. It mainly helps the uterus to shrink back to its
normal size.
Parishechana and Pana
वातिरओषधाहनर्द्रदावाभदीहन । उिचरेत्पानिररषेकाहदहर्ः ।16
Parisheka is pouring hot water in a stream, it is Vatakaphahara, vedanahara, increases
agnideepti, producestwakaprasannata, srotoniramalata. Parishechana is helpful for the
expulsion of abnormal blood clots accumulated in uterine cavity after the delivery.
Parishechana and pana by using Vata hara dravyas are helpful to alleviate Vatadosha.
2. Agnideepana&Pachana
In sutika agni is manda, hence agnideepanashould be given prime importance for the first
few days immediately after delivery, which may be essential prior to the administration of
brimahana drugs. Upavasa increasesagnideepthi.
Snehapana:दीप्तोन्तराहििररिुिकोष्ठःप्रत्य्ग्रधातुर्भलवणभयुक्तः।17
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Snehapana increases agni both jadaragni and dhathwagni. Sneha given to Suthika is
mixed with Panchakolachurna. The nature of drugs in the Panchakola areUshna, Teekshna,
Deepana, Pachanaand also agnivardhakakara. Panchakola is having the properties
“गुल्मप्लीिोदरानाििूलघं्नदीिनंिरं।“18Yavagupana in the form of manda, peya with sneha or kwatha
and Laghupanchamoolakashaya or panchakolachurna with ushnagudodaka also stimulate
the agni.
3. Garbhasayasodhana
Acharya advised to consume panchakolachurna with gudodaka for excretion of
dushtasonitha from the garbhasaya. These drugs are having the property of
garbhasayasankochakara there by helps to remove dushtashonitha and sheshadosha from
garbhasaya. It will normalize lochial discharge and facilitates uterine involution.
नू्यब्ांियानांसंवाह्यिृषे्ठसंद्धिषयकुहक्षणा ॥
िीडयेद्घट्टमुदरंगर्भदोषप्रवृततये ।11
Acharya advised to lie down in hump back position , massage in the back, squash the
abdomen after delivery. All these procedures helps to expel the residual doshas of soothika.
Sthanyavardhakadravyas
Sthanya is the upadhathu of Rasa. So agnivardhakadravyas produce uthamarasa and it
will in turn produce uthamasthanya. Madhura ,jeevaneeya, brimhaneeya drugs are having the
property of galactogenesis and will increase the quantity and quality of breast milk.
4. Yoni punarnaveekarana Acharya advised to perform Yonyabhyanga, yonisnehana and swedana
assthanikaprayogas. The puerperal woman should sit over a small chair covered with leather
bag filled with hot balataila and sudation is also advised with krsara prepared with priyangu
etc.11 All these procedures are helpful to regain the tone and strength of pelvic floor muscles
and perineal muscles.
Yonidhupana
कुष्ठगुगु्गल्वगुरुहर्धूभियेत्य्गघृतसंयुत ः ।11
After delivery due to hypoestrogenic state vaginal defence is lowered. So there is more
chances of infection. Dhupana using the drugs such as kushta, agaru, and guggulu having
the properties jandhughna, kandughna, shothahara, vranashodhana, ropana, will prevent
infection and keep the vagina healthy.
Punarnaveekarana and Brimhana
The suthikaparicharya itself helps in punarnavikarana of her body and a stage of
physical, mental and physiological wellbeing is re-stabilized. Thus proper implementation
ofsootikaparicharya ensures normal healthy genital organs and results in whole body
health.Yusha is prepared with Yava, Kola, Kulathaand it should be given to the Sutika. It act
as agnideepaka ,balya, swedajanana, pustisukhaprasadana. Meat is an excellent source of
iron, vitamins, essential amino acids and trace elements.
रंृ्ियेद्व्याहधर् षज्यमद्यस्त्रीिोककहिभतान् ।........
गहर्भणीसूहतकार्ालवृिान् ...॥19
Brimhana is indicated for suthika because suthika is in a condition of apatharpana. Those
drugs which gives pushti or brimhana and increases tone of muscle.
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5. Dhathuvardhana धातुिब्दप्रवृते्तधाभरणिोषणहनहमत्तत्वात् l (dalhana) 20
Nourishment of all the dhathus is influenced by the function of dhatwagni. The food
subjected to proper digestion by jataragni and converted to rasa dhathu. Succeding dhathus
are derived from rasa dhathu by the action of dhathwagni. Bala can be understood by
sareerikabala and dhathubala. Payasya, ashwagandha, vidarikanda, balaetc are some of the
examples of balyadravyas. Balyadravya increases bala of sareera and all the dhathus.
Pathya The pathya and apathya for suthika has been specially mentioned in
Bhaishajyaratnavali.Thepathya should mainly aim at pacifying vata and kaphadosa. 21
Ahara Vihara
त लिान उिवास
कटुतीक्ष्णोष्णसेवन कटुतीक्ष्णोष्णसेवन
दीिनिाचन गर्भकोष्ठहविोधनम्
मदं्य अभ्यङ्ग
िुराणिाहलषाहष्टक
कुलत्थ, लिुन, हिरु, वाताभक, र्ालमूलक
से्वदन
िटोल, मातुलुङ्ग, तामू्बल, दाहडम
हस्नग्धिथ्याल्पर्ोजन
Sutikashould always follow hitahara and vihara. Taila is considered as pathya because it will
normalise the functions of female genital organs hence it is indicated for stree
“नारीतं लेनमाष श्च”22Pippali, Pippalimula, Chavya, Chitraka, Shringavera are Ushna, Teekshna, Deepana,
Pachana, Shoolagna . it is helpful in reducing Agnimandya &shoola in sutika. These drugs are
katurasatmaka&katuvipaki so it is helpful for normal lochial discharge because of this
garbhashayashuddhi occurs.Kulatha is helpful for anulomagathy of Vata.23 Varthaka is agnijanaka.24
Lasuna is deepana and rasayana.25 Mamsam isbrimhanam and mamsavardhanam. Apathyas mainly
include vyayama,maidhuna,krodha and seetaseva.
Prasutasnana Prasuthasnana is the bathing ceremony of the puerperal woman which is performed on the
10th or the 12th according to the rituals of the family.26Proper care is very much essential for puerperal
woman as any offending act in this regard may lead to a group of disorders known as "Sutikarogas"
which are generally incurable or cured with difficulty.These are mainly 74 in number according to
AcaryaKashyapa.The treatment principle for sutikarogas is chiefly Vatahara and includes the use of
bhouthika, jeevaniya, bruhmana and madhura drugs.9
Countless preparations have been mentioned in Ayurvedic classics for sutikaparicharana and
for the management of sootikarogas. Soubhagyasunti is agnideepana, vayasthapana and makkallasoola
samana.27 Pulimkuzhambu is indicated in katisoola and prshtasoola28 can be managed using
Dhanwantharam Kashaya, Rasnasapthakamkashaya etc. Kerakesararasayana strengthens the backbone
and all tissues of the body and reduces bleeding. Rasayanas like Brahma rasayana, Chyavanaprasha,
Sukumararasayanaetccan also be used in a puerperal woman for achieving dhathuposhana. These
rasayana preparations are also helpful to rejuvenate women’s body and ensure a healthy future life.
Various psychiatric disorders are also explained in sutika which can effectively by managed by the use
medicines like Kalyanakaghritha, Pancagavyaghritha etc.
Conclusion Hence we can conclude that Sutikaparicharya is one of the key element that helps a women to
regain her prepregnant health status and also to provide adequate nutrition for the baby through
lactation. It should be done systematically and medicines should be prescribed according to the
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condition of the puerperal women. Adherence to above said regimen and medicines not only helps a
sutika to regain her physical and mental well being but also improve her health and stay robust all
through her life.
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